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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Ethiopian Airlines commences new flights to Brazil

Ethiopian Airlines on Monday July 1, 2013 launched its new
services to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ethiopian flight to Brazil is operated through its second
hub in Lomé, Togo, three times a week. The addition of Sao Paulo and Rio de
Janeiro will bring the number of its international destinations across five
continents to 75. The flights will be the only connection between West Africa
and Brazil.

Ethiopian and its partner airline in West Africa, ASKY,
coordinate their schedules to give short, seamless and convenient connections
to West Africa passengers travelling to and from Brazil.

Brazil has one of the fastest growing economies and the
fifth largest in the world. Sao Paulo is the biggest city in the country and
the southern hemisphere. It is the economic and financial hub of the country,
hosting the headquarters of numerous major corporations.

Rio de Janeiro, its second largest city, is the most visited
city in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural beauty, beaches
and carnivals. It is also home to the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer,
which is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

"We are very pleased to announce to our customers that
Ethiopian is spreading its wings to South America. The
China-India-Africa-Brazil trade lane is the fastest growing in the world. Our
new Brazil flights will provide efficient connections with 28 weekly flights to
4 destinations in China, 14 weekly flights to the 2 major cities in India,
daily flights to Lebanon, five weekly flights to Tel Aviv and almost daily
flights to 45 cities across Africa. The various communities throughout the
world with strong ties to Brazil will be able to enjoy smooth and convenient
connections. Our customers on this new route will also enjoy the unique cabin
products and features of the global technology leader aircraft, the 787
Dreamliner." said CEO Tewolde Gebremariam.